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A lovely evening turned sour for the Stripes when they conceded late on in a hard fought encounter down at the Rock. A young Järla side showed good spirit throughout and deserve credit for their victory, but Långholmen will be disappointed that they let the points slip through their fingers after clawing their way back into the match.

The Stripes started well in an eventful first 20 minutes. The tempo and passing was good and Långholmen looked the more threatening side; but a long diagonal ball over the top caught the LFC defence square and the tricky right winger for Järla went through on goal. He scuffed his shot wide but Ben caught him late and the ref had little option but to point to the spot. The penalty was dispatched with ease into the bottom left to put the away side in the driving seat.

Only two minutes later and the same searching ball over the top sprung the LFC offside trap again. The same winger sprinted through on goal only for Batman to tumble through the back of him and save the day. Unfortunately it was another penalty and probably a red card, but the Argentinean referee had obviously seen much worse on the back streets of Buenos Aires and only issued a yellow. Bizarrely Järla changed their penalty taker, and this time Ben made an excellent save diving high to his right to parry the ball wide. Reminiscent of Dave Beasant’s against Ian Rush in the 1998 FA Cup Final. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgUJYQKZA0U (minus the hair).

The Stripes were under the cosh for a while after this, and did well to steady the ship. A couple of decent chances came their way with both Sammba and Allen looking dangerous on the counter. O’Sullivan had the best chance of the first half when a lovely dummy from Allen put him clean through on goal; the Järla keeper stood up well to save when the striker looked destined to score.

The half-time whistle brought some respite and LFC made a couple of tactical changes to try to turn the game around. These almost had an instant effect as the Stripes started to dominate the second half. Järla lost their rhythm and control of the centre of the park and the Stripes flooded forward in search of an equaliser.  Sammba, who had a superb game all round, was denied by a fingertip save as the pressure mounted.

The Stripes equaliser was moment of class. Luca Ohman showing great dexterity for a big man to dazzle a couple of defenders before feeding Hentmark on the edge of the box. Despite preferring his left foot, he took a touch a cracked a right foot dipper that pinged in off the underside of the bar. Phenomenal.

Långholmen were in the ascendancy after that and pushed hard for the winner, knowing that a draw would probably not be enough for them to challenge the league leaders. And the winner almost arrived from a set piece, Sullivan curling in a peach of a cross, which Allen nodded just over.

Sadly for LFC, the footballing gods were smiling on the young guns of Järla and with four minutes remaining they carved out a rare shooting chance from the edge of the box. The shot was not struck cleanly and what looked like a routine save for Ben somehow squeezed inside the near post and into the net. Tragic.

But Långholmen have been on a good run, they have managed to recapture the form and sense of belief that had been lacking the early part of the season and with some fortune and a stronger bench they might well have earned all three points again here tonight. Bigger challenges await, and who knows, the Stripes might even do Järla a favour before the end of the season.

LFC Squad

Ben (GK); Thorell (LB), Thornley (D), Mcclelland (D), Karlsson (RB), Sullivan (CM), Ohman (RM), Burris (CM), O’Sullivan © (LM), Sammba (CF), Allen (CF). Subs: Phillips (6), Hentmark (45), Graham

MOTM – Baydi Sammba Sowe; A potent combination of power and pace.

Ref Watch – Talked to the players and got the big decisions right(ish). 3/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Monday 29^th August at Stadshagen IP against Vasasällskapet FK – KO 20:00.

Hope to see you there.

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Slashing rain greeted the players at the Rock; conditions that traditionally suit the British and Irish players and this game was no different. LFC dominanted from the first whistle, confirming the gulf between the teams in the league table and running out comfortable 5-2 winners against old rivals Mariebergs.

The stripes incisive movement was too much for the inexperienced Mariebergs team to cope with, and with the game being played at a high tempo it looked like LFC could score with every attack.

The first goal came from a set piece; O’Sullivan swung in a tempting corner from the left and McClelland lost his marker to chest the ball in at the near post. Nice tits. Mystic McClelland had predicted a goal in the warm up, and it was just reward for another solid game by the man from Northern Ireland. He might have even bagged another moments later when a slick move opened up a chance for him inside the box. The Mariebergs keeper stood his ground and blocked the chance.

Långholmen peppered their opponent’s goal, with both Allen and Bergström bringing fine stops from the Mariebergs #1. The unplayable Allen skipped through a couple of challenges, taking the long way around, before sliding a left footed finish back across the keeper for goal number two.

From this point onwards it was the Chrissy Allen show. His second was a thunderbolt that streaked into the postage stamp from 25 yards. The crowd, the keeper, the bench, the ref and most of Essinge were left breathless such was the stunning sweetness of his connection.

At 3-0 and cruising the stripes dropped their guard. A momentary lapse of concentration and quality free kick from the young Mariebergs star pulled one back on the stroke of half time. The beginning of the second half was scruffy and Mariebergs pulled another goal back from a set piece. The Stripes defence allowed the ball to bounce in the box and the MSK striker scuffed the ball past a wrong-footed Ben in goal.

With the game poised at 3-2 with 20 minutes to go the result was never really in doubt as the stripes put their foot back on the gas. Superior fitness and strength in depth from the bench confirmed the LFC dominance in this fixture, and two further Chris Allen goals put the icing on the cake. The first a clinical close range finish after some fine work by Luca on the left, and the second (his fourth) a superb solo run outstripping the tired defence to slot home off the post.

The stripes front man has been in threatening form since his return from injury and this performance puts down a significant marker in his quest for the golden boot. Långholmen can now turn their attentions to the teams above them in the table, starting with Järla on Wednesday night.

LFC Squad

Ben (GK); Thorell (LB), Thornley (D), Mcclelland (D), Karlsson (RB), Sullivan (CM), Leo (RM), Bergström (CM), O’Sullivan © (LM), Hentmark (CF), Allen (CF). Subs: McConnell (55), Phillips (45), Ohman, (55)

MOTM – Chris Allen; You can’t touch Chris.

Ref Watch – Very consistent from the man in black. Good performance. 4/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Wednesday 24^th August at Essinge IP against Järla – KO 20:00.

Hope to see you there.

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Let’s be honest, this wasn’t pretty. But you know what they say about teams that win when they are not playing well. This was Långholmen at their gritty and resolute best; overturning a 1-0 deficit at half-time to win the battle 1-2. The Stripes squad depleted by injury and tired from 2 games already this week were looking down the barrel, but they stuck to their task and got the result that their hard work deserved.

Colonel Graham was marshalling the troops tonight and this result had his identity stamped all over it. Robust. Defiant. Hardworking and Honest. The lads deservedly pulled this one out of the fire with a display that could only be described as showing ‘real character’. If we could bottle that now infamous elixir called ‘Långholmen Spirit’ then without doubt we would all be sipping cocktails on a beach in Costa Rica; such is the quality of it’s vintage.

This was a tight and hostile match. Let’s make no mistake about it the Turkiska team are not mugs and they thoroughly enjoyed beating LFC on home soil earlier this season. Exposing the soft underbelly of a team in turmoil. But tonight they were outfought and outplayed and can have no complaints about the result, despite the tardiness of the final drama.

The first half was a scappy affair, with some meaty challenges combined with silky passing to entertain the locals. The home side took the lead after 22 minutes when a simple ball over the top caught the stripes defence square. Their bow legged winger raced onto the loose ball and clumsily lobbed the ball over the advancing keeper. 1-0.

Precision was lacking from the Stripes, who looked a little heavy legged at times after their exploits on Tuesday. Too many loose passes or heavy touches meant that the game lacked rhythm and the plum shaped Turkiska keeper did not have a save to make in the first 45. The stripes had seen enough to think that they could get a result, when a gorgeous move by Turkiska put their striker through on goal inside the box. His mishit shot rebounded off the inside of the post and across the goal line. Luckily the ball stayed out and LFC went into the dressing room only 1-0 down.

Orders were given at the break; the Stripes certainly looked hungrier in the second period as they gained the upper hand. The game became stretched, there were some unsavoury exchanges and a flurry of yellow cards as Turkiska used every trick in the book to disrupt play. Yet with 25 minutes gone in the second period the Stripes still lacked the killer ball to break down a stubborn defence.

Långholmen needed a moment of magic and it unexpectedly arrived from the left boot of Andrew O’Sullivan. Pulling down a cross from the right, and with his back to goal, he used one touch to steady himself before drilling back across the keeper and into the corner from the edge of the box. Unstoppable.

From this moment on the Stripes played with a ruthless expectancy of a team full of confidence. A smart move involving Luca, Allen and O’Sullivan put Sammba clean through moments later but he blasted over in what would be an eventful night for the youngster.

Bergström entered the fray with his signature gallop, bashing through challenges, thumping into headers, and intimidating people with his beard. He provided a foil for Harkness whose energetic defence and raking passes were causing problems for a tiring Turkiska.

There were some handbags, and the ref had his hands full dealing with both sets of players and the benches. One Turkiska player overstepped the mark with about 5 minutes to go and saw red for dissent. And unfortunately he missed the late drama that was about to unfold.

With only a couple of ticks left, Allen chased a lost cause and got behind the home defence. His collision with the keeper rebounded the ball into the path of O’Sullivan on the edge of the box. His first shot (or two) was smothered by the sprawling defenders, but he recollected the rebound inside the 6-yard box only to be chopped down. Stone wall PK.

Captain Harkness took responsibility for the penalty despite two previously unsuccessful attempts. His well placed side-foot was athletically saved high to the keepers left, and met with cheers and jeers from a relieved home crowd.

But what late drama as the resulting corner was swung in by Ohman and met powerfully by a charging Otis Burris. His first header was blocked but he made no mistake by roofing the rebound and circling off with shirt pulled over his head. Emotions running high; damn right they were.

LFC closed out the win, but an unnecessary fracas at the final whistle meant that Sammba collected a second yellow card and his marching orders. Långholmen meanwhile collected the points and can feel very content this evening nursing a 100% record since the break and a four game winning run. Buoyant.

LFC Squad

Ben (GK); Thorell (LB), Ahmed (D), Mcclelland (D), Karlsson (RB), Harkness© (CM), Goldberg (RM), Burris (CM), O’Sullivan (LM), Sammba (CF), Allen (CF). Subs: Phillips (45), Bergström (60), Ohman (45)

MOTM – Billy Harkness; Courageous shift at the heart of the team.

Ref Watch – Handled the hostilities with droid like efficiency 4/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Saturday 19^th August at Essinge IP against Marieberg – KO 14:00.

Hope to see you there.

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Essinge IP, or The Rock as the jubilant Stripes fans like to call it has hardly been a fortress this season, but this performance from a rampant LFC is proof that the team has turned a corner. Comfortable winners against Spånga, manager Lascelles will relish the return of the now infamous Långholmen spirit and it can be said that the first team has found it’s mojo again.

The stripes were on top from the first whistle, dominating territory and possession, as the young Spånga side seemed rather out of their depth. After a couple of good chances went begging Andrew O’Sullivan opened the scoring for the stripes; reacting first to a rebound off the crossbar to fire home on the volley.

The stripes should really have added to this in the first half, but in fact it was Spånga who scored next direct from a corner. To give Spånga credit they really raised their game for 20 minutes and it took a couple of first class saves from Ben to stop them from taking the lead. LFC were happy to hear the half time whistle so that they could regroup.

Too often this season the Stripes have been guilty of not converting their dominance into points but they started the second half with a purpose and intensity that most teams in this league would struggle to cope with. Leo banged in the second from a free kick, expertly curling the ball up and over the wall to leave the keeper rooted. A mature performance overall from the new kid on the block.

O’Sullivan intercepted a poor kick from the keeper to set up Sammba for the third; the young striker slotting home from the edge of the box. The fans were enjoying themselves, hearty renditions of the terraces’ favourite songs floated over the second half as the Stripes turned the screw.

Samba was fouled in the box, dusted himself down and powerfully picked his spot with the resulting PK for the fourth. And there was still time for hard working Chris Allen to streak through the ragged defence, skip round the last man and clip the ball into the corner off the base of the post. Class act.

A good night for the Stripes, smiles all round and some demons exercised as the cogs are all starting to fall into place. It looks like LFC are hitting some form at the right time with a cup semi final around the corner.

LFC Squad

Ben (GK); Thorell (LB), Burris (D), Mcclelland (D), Karlsson (RB), Harkness© (CM), Leo (RM), McConnell (CM), O’Sullivan (LM), Sammba (CF), Allen (CF). Subs: Ahmed (75), Bergström (50), Hentmark (45), Thornley (45)

MOTM – Andy McClelland; Playing out of his skin at the moment.

Ref Watch – Mr Worthington was on duty at the Rock; not much escaped him. 4/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Friday 12^th August at Spånga IP against Turkiska – KO 20:00.

Hope to see you there.

www.långholmenfootball.com

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A solid start to the second half of the season earned the Stripes three points and many positives to take forward. A young Boo FF side gave the stripes an early scare when they had a very good shout for a penalty turned down by the referee – but the excellent LFC defence marshalled by McClelland kept the Boo attack in their pocket after this.

After sparring for the first 20 minutes Långholmen started to dominate and some sustained possession and territory had their young opponents on the ropes. The fresh partnership of Sammba and Hentmark upfront kept the pressure on the Boo defence high up the pitch, which meant that the stripes midfield could control the game.

After creating a couple of half chances, the pressure finally told when Sammba’s telescopic limbs baffled a defender in the box and he was hauled down for a penalty. Harkness stepped up and blasted the ball against the bar, but the writing was on the wall from this point and Långholmen rallied to take the lead in the 35^th minute.

Some fine triangulated one touch passing through midfield caressed the ball to Hentmark on the left; he found strike partner Sammba in behind the defence who despite the amorous attentions of a Boo defender volleyed across the keeper and into the onion bag. Instinctive.

The message at halftime was for more of the same, and not to drop the intensity level. Fitness could be a factor following the break but the LFC midfield looked tireless as Paul Sullivan rolled back the years with another excellent display. His ball winning and distribution at the heart of midfield dictated the tempo of the game. Alex Bergström added energy and physicality as he clattered about the pitch on his first team debut, while another new face Leo looked very comfortable on the right hand side of midfield.

With only one goal separating the teams the game opened up in the second half; Boo pushed forward in search of an equaliser, which left gaps for the stripes to exploit. It was end-to-end stuff on a beautiful grass pitch, which was great for football and entertaining to watch. With 20 minutes to go, Ahmed pinged one over the top of the Boo defence, Sammba ran through on goal only to be scythed down from behind on the penalty spot. After some delay, Paul Sullivan stepped up and coolly placed the resulting spot-kick into the top left corner to extend the stripes lead. Consistent

There was still time left for Sullivan to hit the post with a delicious left foot curler, and collect a booking as he completed a busy evening.

The third stripes goal was the icing on the black and white cake; constructed with ‘Sensible Soccer™’ style precision passing as Bergström slipped O’Sullivan inside the left back and his cut back was rammed into the net with glee by captain Billy Harkness. Teamwork.

This solid team performance by Långholmen has given the management team a few selection headaches on a balmy evening out in Björknäs – Just the sort of headaches they like.

LFC Squad

Allen (GK); Thorell (LB), Ahmed (D), Mcclelland (D), Karlsson (RB), Harkness© (CM), Goldberg (RM), Sullivan (CM), McConnell (LM), Sammba (CF), HentmarkCF). Subs: Burris (25), Bergström (35), O’Sullivan (35) Leo (55)

MOTM – Paul Sullivan. 3 goals in 3 games = rich vein of form.

(Special mention for Chris ‘Cool Customer’ Allen for donning the gloves again tonight – didn’t put a foot wrong)

Ref Watch – Very good, and managed the game with a smile on his face. 5/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Tuesday 9^th August at Essinge IP against Spånga – KO 20:00.

Hope to see you there.

www.långholmenfootball.com

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Långholmen saved their best until last, overturning a 1-0 deficit with a spirited second half display against a talented Järla side. This result was the perfect demonstration of the stripes bouncebackability and means they can enter the Summer break with something positive to build on in August.

Despite the evening sunshine, the game did not start brightly for LFC who went behind after just 5 minutes. Långholmen keeper Ben spilled a routine cross into the path of the lanky Järla striker, and he ruthlessly punished the mistake. Too often this season the Stripes have wobbled after conceding goals, and the first half was really a case of just digging in and not letting the game slip away. So it became a scrappy affair, with both teams guilty of panic football – rushing and gifting away possession far too easily.

The game was not helped by a fussy referee who felt inclined to book several players for dissent and several more for innocuous looking challenges when perhaps a firm hand on the shoulder was all that was required. LFC playing in their Facebook Blue away kit did manage to steady the ship and put together some sustained pressure of their own – Wille Karlsson was very unlucky not to score following a nod down from Kenny. The same man causing problems for Järla down the left before a heavy collision with the keeper caused him to suffer a burst six-pack.

Järla are a talented side, and their position in the league table is wholly justified based on this evidence. They created a couple more gilt edged chances in the first period – only to be denied by a top class save from Ben and some rather desperate last ditch defending.

The Stripes management seemed keen to get their team in at the break and whatever was said certainly had the desired effect. A stiff upper lip was required – which is always easier said than done – and Långholmen powered out of the blocks, pressing higher up the pitch and dominating their opponents from the first whistle. The three changes were pivotal in the turnaround; Sammba was a constant threat upfront, Sullivan anchored the midfield and Öhman got plenty of joy out on the right.

Whenever the Stripes put four or five crisp passes together they caused Järla problems. Baydi flashed a shot just wide and the confidence seemed to flow from there. After 55 minutes the ball was worked smartly down the right, Kenny rolled the ball inside to Paul Sullivan who hit an unstoppable left foot drive that fizzed into the net. Game on.

Ten minutes later Harkness ran onto a perfectly weighted pass and waltzed around the fullback who was done all ends up and his clumsy challenge earned the Stripes a penalty. The stripes skipper took the penalty himself, which was saved at full stretch, only for Mattias Larsson to smash the rebound into the roof from a narrow angle. Cue Bebeto 1994 style celebrations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbhaDnd-5kg

The stripes were rampant after this, and Colm Kenny ‘wrecked’ the final quarter with a brace that will go down in Stripes legend. The first was a Colly Classic – executed in the sort of effortless style that we have grown accustomed to. With his back to goal, and several easier options to choose from, the big man rolled his marker and curled a beautiful left foot strike into the top left corner from 20 yards. The fans went berserk, and Kenny hurdled the advertising boards to hug the travelling support. The ref to his credit saw the funny side.

His second was even more unusual – put clean through down the inside right channel he took his shot early, completely baffling the keeper with a googly finish inside the near post. Never before have the poor kids at Järla witnessed a more obscene celebration involving Kenny, the corner flag and an unspecified sexual act.

Everyone was pretty exhausted after that, and the game was played out firmly by the stripes who showed their true character and ruthlessly closed out game. Success in this league is built on the team’s toughness as much as it is their ability, and LFC showed that they can fight for a result and win ugly when necessary. This second half performance should be a benchmark for the rest of the season.

LFC Squad

Ben (GK); Philips (LB), Ahmed (D), Mcclelland (D), Sund (RB), Harkness© (CM), Larsson (RM), Burris (CM), Karlsson (LM), O’Sullivan (CF), Kenny (CF). Subs: Sammba (45), Öhman (45), Sullivan (45) Goldberg (75)

MOTM – King Colm Kenny; simply one of a kind.

Ref Watch – A bit fussy, but also consistent which is all we can ask for. 3/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Friday 5^th August at Björknäs IP against Boo IF – KO 20:00.

Hope to see you there.

www.långholmenfootball.com

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The LFC Reserves showed real character overturning a 1-0 deficit at half time to bang in seven goals against a gifted Marieberg side. The R1 squad started this lazy Sunday evening game by cheering on the Tudor Arms (vets) team who also bounced back from one nil down to win in the final seconds. Subliminal inspiration perhaps for what was to follow, as the Stripes team produced several contenders for goal of the season (and we are only in June) in a remarkable free flowing contest.

Stadshagen is a big pitch, and after a recent upgrade, the surface is perfectly suited to the sort of intricate midfield passing game that Marieberg like to play. And with several of their first team playing MSK edged the opening exchanges as Långholmen were a little off the pace. Goalkeeper Jefferson pulling off a world-class one-handed strawberry-blonde reaction-save to deny a sweet strike from the baldy #10.

The home side did take the lead on 15 minutes when the stripes failed to track their runners. Marieberg played the ball around nicely, working an overlap on the back post that the baldy man stuck away with aplomb.

The Stripes battled back as captain Philip ‘Metronome’ Goldberg started to dictate play in the middle of the park. His simple combination with Larsson looked very promising for the future and carved out several clear-cut goal-scoring opportunities for the spritely front line. Gatzakis going close with a header and Sammba having one clear off the line after rounding the keeper. The game got a little niggly; with handbags and petulance warranting some yellow before the half time whistle sounded at 1-0.

Marc Evans fired up the troops at half-time with some insightful tactical tweaks and a verbal smearing of the lackadaisical referee. And the pep talk seemed to do the trick as the Stripes got much tighter, more physical, more determined and more confident during the second period; Luca in particular cementing his spot at centre-back with a top performance.

Goals change games and the second forty five delivered 9 of them, none more special than the first. The Stripes swung in a corner that was headed clear, only for Wille Karlsson to charge onto the bouncing ball and unleash an unstoppable thunderbolt that would still be rising now if it had not been snared by the top corner of the net. Ronnie Radford would be proud. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHZWyMFgM80)

Once level, LFC turned the screw. Karlsson again involved as his long throw was flicked back for Sammba to drill a sweet low volley into the bottom corner. At 2:1 the game opened up, MSK came back into it, and with 25 mins to go Goldberg issued a wake up call… “Anything could still happen” was the message… and it did.

Perhaps the defining moment came with 20 minutes to go; Larsson sprung the offside trap, and from just over half way had a clear path to goal. Some say his legs wouldn’t have made it… others say it was a sublime piece of vision. Regardless, in one fluid motion he simply unleashed a 5-wood drive that caught the keeper in no-mans-land… and found the ball fizzing into the net from all of 40 yards. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL-9_Srmmfo) Then he kissed his boot in celebration.

From this moment on it was all Sammba magic. His tireless running exposed the fragile MSK defence as the Stripes were rampant. His second was a penalty; dusting himself down following a foul to tuck the ball away under the despairing keeper’s dive. His third was a waltz around the keeper and fourth a delicate chip to complete a man of the match (four goal) performance.

In between Faisel managed to bag superb solo effort, twisting and turning the home defence inside out before drilling a low shot inside the keepers near post. While Marieberg also grabbed a couple of consolation goals to keep the Stripes defence honest.

The game ended 3-7(seven) to Långholmen and manager Evans will be happy with the start that his young side have made to the league campaign – they seem to be enjoying their football.

LFC Squad:

Jefferson (GK); Ely (LB), Ahmed (D), Luca (D), Karlsson (RB), Goldberg© (CM), Larsson (CM), Ebou (LM), Santini (RM), Faisel (CF), Sammba (CF). Subs: O’Sullivan (35), Tomas (75), Gatzakis (30)

MOTM – Baydi ‘Sammba’ Sowe. Power, pace and end product.

Ref Watch – Sadly, not interested. The game and the players deserved better. 1/5

Långholmen Reserves next league game of the season is on Sunday 12^th June at Essinge IP against Kungsängens IF – KO 15:00.

Hope to see you there.

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Some of the Turkiska players were seen smoking and drinking beer before this match, but on the hottest day of the year it was Långholmen team that hit the self-destruct button shipping 3 goals to a team that has not scored in the previous 360 minutes of football.

Långholmen (as usual) started brightly, and after a smart nod down by Harkness O’Sullivan whipped in a dangerous cross that Flavio was just unable to direct on target. The big Brazilian with pedigree thighs looked dangerous throughout, but like many LFC players seemed to suffer in the midday sun.

Prodigal son Pete Mcconnell returned to the black and white outfit, and put in a rather cultured performance at left back; although he also collected a caution for a typical lunge on his tricky opponent.

After dominating for 30 minutes against a distinctly average Turkiska side; LFC were hit by a sucker punch on the counter. A long punt up field and stripes were caught 4 on 4 at the back and a cross from the left was converted at the back post. This was the away sides only real chance of note in the half, so it is hard to see how they deserved it. The half ended 0-1.

The Stripes came out firing in the second half, and after just two minutes were rewarded with an equalizer. After a well worked move down the left wing, the ball was worked across to Santini, who slid the ball back inside for O’Sullivan to hit first time from just outside the box. 1:1 and game on.

This gave Långholmen a platform to build on, but again the Stripes wilted in the stifling heat. Defensive errors gifted Turkiska two goals in quick succession that completely knocked the stuffing out of the LFC comeback. Sammba produced a bright cameo from the bench, a bright spark in an otherwise dull and dented LFC machine.

D:ream once penned “Things can only get better” which we imagine would just about sum up the feeling in the Stripes dressing room after this latest defeat. Sometimes, you have to go there to come back.

LFC Squad:

Kelly (GK), Mcconnell (LB), Mcclelland (D), Ahmed (D), Phillips (RB), Sullivan (CM) Harkness© (CM), Larsson (CM), O’Sullivan (LM), Gatzakis (RM), Flavio (CF). Subs: Santini (30), Graham (70), Sammba (55)

MOTM – Not Applicable

Ref Watch – Pretty good and fair. 4/5.

Långholmen FC’s next league game of the season is on Saturday 11^th June at Spånga IP against Spånga IS FK – KO 14:00.

Hope to see you there.

www.långholmenfootball.com

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